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The Percussion Family
Performing Arts: Western Music · Chapter 6 · Section A: Musical Instruments
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- Tuned and untuned percussion; membranophones and idiophones
- Timpani (kettle drums): construction, tuning by pedal or screws, rolls
- Bass drum, snare drum and tambourine: construction and playing techniques
- Tubular bells, xylophone and glockenspiel: materials, beaters and sound